Tiger tail or black cuke question(s)

Waxxiemann · 01/17/2007, 11:07 PM

Will a tiger tail or black cucumber eat all of the good critters in my DSB? Also, will it wipe out my tank if it dies?

I am looking for a good creature for my sand bed. I have a spider conch, and an orange lip conch already but they don't really do all that much. I want to maintain the "liveness" of the sand.

Any experiences welcome.

Waxxiemann · 01/18/2007, 01:13 AM

nobody?

The Saltwater Kid · 01/18/2007, 08:39 AM

I just added a Tiger tail cuke to my tank as everybody who has them loves them and says they are great sand bed stirrers. Tiger Tails are one of the few cucumbers that won't nuke your tank upon being stressed or dying (at least that's what I've been told by several people on RC...one of the reasons I got one). I'd say go for the Tiger Tail!

Navyblue · 01/18/2007, 09:46 AM

I have a tiger tail, I think I'd prefer a black cuke. The tiger would spend all day curled up in the rock works and forages mostly at night. The black cuke I've seen seems to prefer staying out on the sand bed and churning sand in and out non stop like a conveyor belt.

Waxxiemann · 01/18/2007, 07:02 PM

Alrighty, thanks guys. I wonder if a black cuke would wipe out the tank in the event it dies or is attacked.

Waxx

muzz · 01/18/2007, 08:10 PM

i have a black cuke that came along for the ride on one of my rocks, he stays in the rock, you only see his tail and "head" sticking out of two holes near eachother. i guess it is different for each animal, just like people with different personalities. mine has not left the rock yet...
muzz

Waxxiemann · 01/18/2007, 09:37 PM

cool, thanks muzz. Maybe I'll try this black cuke. He only has a 12" tiger tail anyway and that is WAY to big for me.

king1522 · 06/09/2007, 01:44 PM

Hmmm.....this is a quote from Liveaquaria (F&S) regarding Tiger Tail cukes: Caution: Cucumbers must be maintained with peaceful tank mates to avoid potential accidents. Although this species does not have tubules of Culvier, if attacked by aggressive fish or injured by unsecured pump intakes, it will expel its internal organs, which may be toxic to fish.
Am I missing something??? I would like to get one.

justinl · 06/09/2007, 01:49 PM

i have a black cuke and he's always out on the sand. they dont eat fauna... just poop.

mfp4073 · 06/11/2007, 03:56 PM

I had a cuke, not sure of the kind.....multi gravel like colored, find his way into the powerhead and get chewed up. I mean, shreaded. Took several days to die, but never nuked anything.

engine · 06/11/2007, 04:05 PM

In a book I have, it says the tiger will wonder about in search for food when it is younger.....as it gets older it will hide, only to come out at night to feed.
I would check into the medusa worm, that my favorite

01/17/2007, 11:07 PM	#1
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	Tiger tail or black cuke question(s) Will a tiger tail or black cucumber eat all of the good critters in my DSB? Also, will it wipe out my tank if it dies? I am looking for a good creature for my sand bed. I have a spider conch, and an orange lip conch already but they don't really do all that much. I want to maintain the "liveness" of the sand. Any experiences welcome. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Last edited by Waxxiemann; 01/17/2007 at 11:54 PM.

01/18/2007, 01:13 AM	#2
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	nobody? __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein

01/18/2007, 08:39 AM	#3
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	I just added a Tiger tail cuke to my tank as everybody who has them loves them and says they are great sand bed stirrers. Tiger Tails are one of the few cucumbers that won't nuke your tank upon being stressed or dying (at least that's what I've been told by several people on RC...one of the reasons I got one). I'd say go for the Tiger Tail! __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

01/18/2007, 07:02 PM	#5
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	Alrighty, thanks guys. I wonder if a black cuke would wipe out the tank in the event it dies or is attacked. Waxx __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein

01/18/2007, 08:10 PM	#6
muzz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: channahon Posts: 489	i have a black cuke that came along for the ride on one of my rocks, he stays in the rock, you only see his tail and "head" sticking out of two holes near eachother. i guess it is different for each animal, just like people with different personalities. mine has not left the rock yet... muzz __________________ pain is inevitable; but suffering is optional.... Current Tank Info: 45g bowfront and 125g with 75g sump

01/18/2007, 09:46 AM	#4
Navyblue Low maintenance first Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,790	I have a tiger tail, I think I'd prefer a black cuke. The tiger would spend all day curled up in the rock works and forages mostly at night. The black cuke I've seen seems to prefer staying out on the sand bed and churning sand in and out non stop like a conveyor belt.

01/18/2007, 09:37 PM	#7
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	cool, thanks muzz. Maybe I'll try this black cuke. He only has a 12" tiger tail anyway and that is WAY to big for me. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein

06/09/2007, 01:44 PM	#8
king1522 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Duncanville, Texas Posts: 643	Hmmm.....this is a quote from Liveaquaria (F&S) regarding Tiger Tail cukes: Caution: Cucumbers must be maintained with peaceful tank mates to avoid potential accidents. Although this species does not have tubules of Culvier, if attacked by aggressive fish or injured by unsecured pump intakes, it will expel its internal organs, which may be toxic to fish. Am I missing something??? I would like to get one. __________________ Don Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The more you roll off, the faster it goes. Current Tank Info: 30 gallon Finnex M in progress.

06/09/2007, 01:49 PM	#9
justinl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,118	i have a black cuke and he's always out on the sand. they dont eat fauna... just poop.

06/11/2007, 03:56 PM	#10
mfp4073 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 1,506	I had a cuke, not sure of the kind.....multi gravel like colored, find his way into the powerhead and get chewed up. I mean, shreaded. Took several days to die, but never nuked anything. __________________ Bristle worms are evil and need to be eradicated, at night they creep out of the tank and charge internet porn to your credit cards....ask me how I know. Anyone else notice that anthelia smells like fresh cut water chestnuts? ....they call me chad Current Tank Info: 1 crashed 75 gal..it was really beautiful while it lasted.

06/11/2007, 04:05 PM	#11
engine Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 312	In a book I have, it says the tiger will wonder about in search for food when it is younger.....as it gets older it will hide, only to come out at night to feed. I would check into the medusa worm, that my favorite